Description
Indulge in a slice of happiness with this delightful birthday cake recipe that brings joy and nostalgia to any celebration. With moist layers and rich frosting, this cake promises to impress guests and create sweet memories. Perfect for birthdays or simply as a treat for yourself, its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors will make it the centerpiece of any gathering. Get ready to whip up this showstopper that is as fun to make as it is to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (optional)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans with butter and dust with flour.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk if using until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with your choice of frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg